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Purple Turtle, Reading

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9 Gun Street, Reading, RG1 2JR (View on Google Map)
(0118) 959 7196
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A Reading legend since the 1990s, famous for its live music and DJs. Extensive garden area. Selection of British and foreign bottles and kegs. Photo id required after 9pm regardless of age.

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Previous Names
Local Authority
Reading (B)
Last updated
28/02/2025
Last surveyed
26/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Purple Turtle Ltd
Pub ID
REA/READIN0670
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 3:00am
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00am
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00am
Thursday
Noon - 3:00am
Friday
Noon - 3:30am
Saturday
Noon - 3:30am
Sunday
Noon - 3:00am

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Every Monday and various other nights
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Up to 9pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Level access and disabled toilet on ground floor (to the right of the stage). High tables. Limited access to some areas
Games Games
Table football
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (600m)
Reading

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